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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 9 | Ancient practice whereby a bishop, resigned bishop or some other ecclesiastical person could obtain a benefice in commendam from another | |
3 | 28% | 7 | The answer to this clue is formed within the answer to clue 15 | |
A Bishop Has The Answer Forgiveness Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ABSOLUTION" which means:
- noun
- • The condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
- • The act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance
An example sentence would be:
- • "He sought absolution for his sins from the priest."
- • "The criminal begged for absolution before his execution."
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The Guardian Cryptic19 Dec 2005 | Across 11 | |
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1 | Ancient practice whereby a bishop, resigned bishop or some other ecclesiastical person could obtain a benefice in commendam from another | |
2 | Forgiveness concerning a self-imposed duty
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New York Times -
05 Dec 2023 | New York Times / 05 Dec 2023 |
6 | The answer to this clue is formed within the answer to clue 15 | |
7 | Washing over - consequently gain forgiveness
The Guardian Cryptic -
29 Oct 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 29 Oct 2002 |